Vietnam
Phu Quoc
November to April (dry season)
$40-200 USD
Vietnamese (English in tourist areas)
UTC+7
About
Discover Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, covering approximately 574 square kilometres in the Gulf of Thailand, close to the Cambodian coast. Elevated from a district of Kien Giang Province to a special administrative zone and then to a municipal city, the island has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past fifteen years from a quiet fishing retreat into one of Southeast Asia's most talked-about resort destinations, with a string of internationally branded luxury hotels lining its southern and western coastlines.
Long Beach (Bai Truong) on the western coast is the island's primary tourist zone, a seven-kilometre stretch of golden sand where hotels range from backpacker guesthouses to five-star resorts. Ong Lang Beach in the northwest remains comparatively undeveloped and is popular with visitors seeking a quieter atmosphere. The southernmost point of the island, Bai Sao and Bai Khem, features fine white sand and crystal-clear shallow water, and is home to the JW Marriott and Premier Village resorts. The world's longest non-stop cable car connects the southern mainland to the Hon Thom Nature Park island.
Beyond the beaches, the island retains substantial areas of protected national park occupying around 37 percent of its land surface. Phu Quoc National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, protects tropical forest and offshore marine habitats including coral reefs where hawksbill turtles nest. Fishing and agriculture — particularly the cultivation of Phu Quoc pepper, which is exported worldwide, and the production of nuoc mam (fish sauce) for which the island is nationally famous — continue alongside the tourism economy.
The island's transformation accelerated with the opening of Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), which now serves direct domestic flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, as well as regional international routes. The dry season from November to April brings near-perfect beach weather; May to October is the wet season, with the heaviest rain in July and August, though the island remains open and accessible year-round. The Vinwonders amusement complex and the vast Vinpearl resort campus in the north continue to expand, drawing large numbers of domestic Vietnamese visitors and families.
Where to Stay
Best Hotels in Phu Quoc
Luxury Hotels
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
A landmark five-star resort at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, set on the private Bai Khem beach and designed by architect Bill Bensley as a whimsical reimagining of a 19th-century French university. With 244 rooms and suites, multiple award-winning pools, a spa, and seven restaurants, it is consistently rated among Asia's finest beach resorts.
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
A five-star IHG resort on the Long Beach waterfront, featuring 459 rooms, suites, and villas, seven restaurants and bars, a world-class spa, and direct beach access. The resort has been recognised as Forbes Travel Guide Recommended and Asia's Leading Luxury Family Resort, combining sophisticated facilities with family-friendly amenities.
Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort
A five-star Accor resort on Phu Quoc's southwest coast, home to the island's largest mosaic infinity pool at 2,000 square metres, a Pullman Spa, multiple restaurants, and spacious beachfront rooms and suites. The property's architectural grandeur and beach position make it one of the island's most visually impressive stays.
Salinda Resort Phu Quoc
A refined five-star resort on Long Beach offering 62 ocean-view suites and pool villas, a sparkling wine breakfast inclucision, two outdoor pools, a spa, and an intimate scale that provides a more private atmosphere than the island's largest properties. A consistently top-rated boutique luxury resort in Phu Quoc.
New World Phu Quoc Resort
A five-star resort in the Bai Dai area offering contemporary beachfront villas and rooms with private pools, multiple restaurants, a spa, and a dedicated kids' club. The property is praised for its combination of luxury amenities, natural surroundings, and attentive service.
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
A flagship five-star Vinpearl property in the north of the island, offering extensive beachfront facilities, a water park, theme park connections, multiple pools, and a spa within a vast resort campus. A self-contained destination especially suited to families and domestic Vietnamese travellers.
Boutique Hotels
The Shells Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
A five-star boutique resort on Long Beach featuring distinctive conch-shell-inspired architecture, a beachfront infinity pool, a spa, and 109 rooms and suites. The resort has received strong recognition for its design, service, and high-quality dining, and suits couples and honeymooners.
Lahana Resort Phu Quoc & Spa
A four-star boutique resort on Long Beach with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and bungalow-style rooms set in tropical gardens. The resort is popular with repeat visitors who appreciate its manageable scale and value relative to the island's larger luxury properties.
Camia Resort & Spa
A four-star boutique resort on the quieter Ong Lang Beach in the northwest, with bungalows and garden rooms around a pool, a spa, and a restaurant. Camia offers a more peaceful environment than the Long Beach strip and is favoured by travellers looking for a slower pace.
Budget Options
Vida Loca Phu Quoc Resort
A three-star resort with a social and relaxed atmosphere, close to the Long Beach backpacker district, offering bungalows, a pool, and on-site bar and restaurant at budget-friendly rates. Popular with younger independent travellers and backpackers.
Coral Bay Hotel & Resort Phu Quoc
A three-star budget resort with a small pool and beachfront access in a less built-up part of Long Beach, offering affordable rates in simple bungalow accommodation. Suitable for travellers who want a beach holiday on a modest budget.
An Phu Hotel
A three-star hotel in Duong Dong town offering clean, affordable rooms close to the night market and local restaurants. The most budget-friendly option in the list and a good choice for travellers spending most of their time on tours and water activities rather than at a resort.
Experiences
Things to Do in Phu Quoc
South Phu Quoc Fishing and Snorkelling Tour with Lunch
A full-day boat tour to the southern waters of Phu Quoc, combining deep-sea fishing, snorkelling at a coral reef, and a freshly prepared seafood lunch on board. The tour visits multiple spots around the An Thoi archipelago, where the reef ecosystems are among the most intact around the island.
Phu Quoc Sunset Cruise and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner
An evening cruise that begins with drinks on deck as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand, followed by a squid fishing session in the dark waters as the boat's lights attract the catch, and ending with a dinner of the evening's harvest cooked on board.
Deep Sea Fishing Experience in Phu Quoc
A full-day deep-sea fishing charter in the open waters around Phu Quoc, targeting larger pelagic species using rods, reels, and live bait. The experience is guided, and equipment is provided for both novice and experienced anglers. Catch-and-release options are available.
Phu Quoc Island Southern Discovery Tour with Lunch
A full-day guided tour of southern Phu Quoc, covering the Phu Quoc National Park fringe, the Phu Quoc fish sauce factories, the Phu Quoc Prison Museum, Bai Sao Beach, and a pearl farm, with a Vietnamese seafood lunch included. A comprehensive introduction to the island's nature, history, and local industries.
Phu Quoc East Island Discovery Tour with Wine Tasting
A full-day guided tour of the island's eastern interior visiting the pepper farms, a fish sauce distillery, the Phu Quoc Prison, and a local vineyard for a wine tasting session. A deeper look at Phu Quoc's agricultural heritage and cultural sites away from the beachfront.
Phu Quoc 4 Islands Speedboat Tour with Cable Car and Lunch
A full-day speedboat excursion to four islands in the An Thoi archipelago south of Phu Quoc, with snorkelling stops at coral reefs, a cable car ride across to Hon Thom island, a visit to the Hon Thom Nature Park, and a buffet seafood lunch on board.
Southern Phu Quoc Scuba Diving Experience
A guided scuba diving session in the southern waters of Phu Quoc, where coral reef systems support a wide variety of tropical fish, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Suitable for beginners and qualified divers; all equipment is provided and a divemaster accompanies all dives.
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in North Phu Quoc
A guided diving and snorkelling trip to the northern reef sites of Phu Quoc, covering dive spots that receive fewer day-trippers than the southern archipelago. Suitable for all skill levels, with separate snorkelling and dive tracks available on the same boat.
Phu Quoc 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch
A full-day wooden boat tour visiting three islands for snorkelling, swimming, and beach time, with a freshly cooked lunch on board. One of the most affordable ways to experience the water around Phu Quoc and a classic island-hopping day trip.
Phu Quoc 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch and Fishing
A full-day boat excursion to three islands combining snorkelling at coral reefs, a hand-line fishing session over a reef, and a lunch of freshly caught seafood cooked on board by the crew. A well-rounded water activities day for budget-conscious travellers.
Sunset Squid Fishing with Dinner in Phu Quoc
A budget-friendly evening outing by traditional boat for squid fishing at sunset, with the boat's lights drawing squid to the surface after dark. The catch is cooked as a barbecue dinner on the beach or on the boat deck, creating a memorable and highly local experience.
Guided Tour of Phu Quoc Island with Distillery Visit
A full-day guided tour covering the highlights of Phu Quoc by vehicle, with visits to the Phu Quoc pepper plantations, a fish sauce factory, a pearl farm, and a local fruit wine distillery where visitors can sample wines made from pineapple, coconut, and other island produce.
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